Ondo herbal drink: death toll hits 49, 170 hospitalised
No fewer than 49 deaths have been recorded following the consumption of a deadly toxic alcohol drink in Ondo State. Amid the rising death toll, 170 people have been identified as being affected across three local government areas of the state. The health crisis had, over the past few days, ravaged the communities of Araromi […] Ondo herbal drink: death toll hits 49, 170 hospitalised
In Ondo State, the consumption of a toxic alcohol drink has resulted in the death of at least 49 individuals and hospitalization of 170 others, according to the latest figures. The health emergency has affected three local government areas, notably Araromi Obu and Odigbo within Odigbo Local Council Area, and recently spread to Irele Local Council Area.
Dr. Banji Ajaka, the state's Commissioner for Health, confirmed the growing death toll and noted that the crisis intensified in Irele, where eight deaths were reported. He stated, "As we are now, Irele is where we have a serious issue now. Our people were there and many people have died." In total, fatalities from the incident have been recorded at eight.
Dr. Ajaka emphasized that the primary cause of this health crisis is the consumption of ethanol by the victims.
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